The reports are always bs until it is formally announced. If I was him and I was not interested I would say so in public. He hasn't. But it is reasonable that he would stay at Vanderbilt or maybe go somewhere else. Vandy is paying him well and the situation at State is going to be a little tough going in the beginning for whoever takes over.

— Posted by hovis

I posted this thread prior to WRAL or the N&O reporting it, but go ahead and doubt it. It was posted on Vanderbilt's site and again after the firing by several sources that he was not interested or a candidate. Also, DY herself stated he is not a candidate herself- per the Wolfpacker.

— Posted by packalum10

I am not calling you out or anything...just saying everything is a pack of lies at this time of the year. A coach taking a team yo a bowl is going to say he is not interested where people will quietly report it.When he says it in a press conference of some kind where he must state his refusal without mincing words I will believe it.

— Posted by hovis

If he comes I will be surprised. Too many reporters and the AD herself stating otherwise. She gave TOB this year to prove himself. After the UVA game TOB's postgame was not the same nor her postgame. I believe it was then, she made the decision. I have read that NCSU rep's called Mike Leach, but he has denied it. I may be wrong, but given that today she also stated that there are several coordinator's that have not had the chance to prove themselves. The announcers of the Clemson game were lobbying Chad Morris. His name has been tossed out there by Packpride. I doubt we will ever know the targets. An interesting note is that Mark Gottfried has done a solid job on the recruiting trail and was not her first choice. So we will see about the head football coach hire. Also, Arkansas, Tennessee, Auburn, Kentucky and several others are looking for new HC's. So this may be a long process.

Ha! Not unless you desire to be on probation with us...All kidding aside I really think that the Vanderbilt coach has done an amazing job. I am sure most people here already know about his relationship with Yow and all that stuff. I hope that you guys can find a good one. This stuff is always hard leaving some percentage unhappy.

— Posted by hovis

The reports are James Franklin is not a candidate.

— Posted by packalum10

The reports are always bs until it is formally announced. If I was him and I was not interested I would say so in public. He hasn't. But it is reasonable that he would stay at Vanderbilt or maybe go somewhere else. Vandy is paying him well and the situation at State is going to be a little tough going in the beginning for whoever takes over.

— Posted by hovis

I posted this thread prior to WRAL or the N&O reporting it, but go ahead and doubt it. It was posted on Vanderbilt's site and again after the firing by several sources that he was not interested or a candidate. Also, DY herself stated he is not a candidate herself- per the Wolfpacker.

— Posted by packalum10

I am not calling you out or anything...just saying everything is a pack of lies at this time of the year. A coach taking a team yo a bowl is going to say he is not interested where people will quietly report it.When he says it in a press conference of some kind where he must state his refusal without mincing words I will believe it.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

As well as several Co-Eds...

I do like your absolutely unrealistic optimism, it's so in keeping with your "fantasy" mindset. You've lost out on many top recruits, and now they will put NCSU on the "hold" list till a coach is hired. Next year, huge rebuilding year so it's not going to be pretty. Better move quick.

— Posted by Dr. Feelgood

I could have sworn these forums were for people who actually went to an ACC school...or a college in general. GTFO

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

As well as several Co-Eds...

I do like your absolutely unrealistic optimism, it's so in keeping with your "fantasy" mindset. You've lost out on many top recruits, and now they will put NCSU on the "hold" list till a coach is hired. Next year, huge rebuilding year so it's not going to be pretty. Better move quick.

— Posted by Dr. Feelgood

So, the best way to get recruits is to be on NCAA probation, your AD, Chancellor, head coach, Dept. Head, fundraisers, players mother's, etc to be fired...(I mean retire or replaced &amp; paid) for breaking the rules/law (cheating).

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

Ha! Not unless you desire to be on probation with us...All kidding aside I really think that the Vanderbilt coach has done an amazing job. I am sure most people here already know about his relationship with Yow and all that stuff. I hope that you guys can find a good one. This stuff is always hard leaving some percentage unhappy.

— Posted by hovis

The reports are James Franklin is not a candidate.

— Posted by packalum10

The reports are always bs until it is formally announced. If I was him and I was not interested I would say so in public. He hasn't. But it is reasonable that he would stay at Vanderbilt or maybe go somewhere else. Vandy is paying him well and the situation at State is going to be a little tough going in the beginning for whoever takes over.

— Posted by hovis

I posted this thread prior to WRAL or the N&amp;O reporting it, but go ahead and doubt it. It was posted on Vanderbilt's site and again after the firing by several sources that he was not interested or a candidate. Also, DY herself stated he is not a candidate herself- per the Wolfpacker.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

As well as several Co-Eds...

I do like your absolutely unrealistic optimism, it's so in keeping with your &quot;fantasy&quot; mindset. You've lost out on many top recruits, and now they will put NCSU on the &quot;hold&quot; list till a coach is hired. Next year, huge rebuilding year so it's not going to be pretty. Better move quick.

I agree that Opie is a good coach. I've said many times that the switch from Chuckles the Clown to Opie was the biggest upgrade in the history of coaching. But, you have to be able to recruit, too. Kids with options don't want to play for somebody with the personality of a stick. And, the smart ones are not swayed by his negative recruiting tactics. They're much more interested in your positives than lies about your rivals.

TOB is still and will always be a good coach... There's no doubt... Nothing's changed there, I'm just elated to see that DY isn't interested in a ceiling of .500 in league play and showing ill-equipped on the recruiting trail.

She's a WINNER and fully intends on surrounding herself with people of the same ilk.

I told you long ago that the only thing saving Opie's job was his record over UNC. I told you before this season that the very first time he lost to UNC, even coupled with a 7-win season, possibly even an 8-win season, he was gone. Of course, all the wussies said pish-posh. The pudgy golfer from Georgia threw out a few &quot;guffaws&quot; and probably even threw in a gay &quot;melancholy&quot; somewhere in his weak rebuttal. I see even he's praising the dismissal, even though just a short month-or-so ago, Opie was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

Ha! Not unless you desire to be on probation with us...All kidding aside I really think that the Vanderbilt coach has done an amazing job. I am sure most people here already know about his relationship with Yow and all that stuff. I hope that you guys can find a good one. This stuff is always hard leaving some percentage unhappy.

— Posted by hovis

The reports are James Franklin is not a candidate.

— Posted by packalum10

The reports are always bs until it is formally announced. If I was him and I was not interested I would say so in public. He hasn't. But it is reasonable that he would stay at Vanderbilt or maybe go somewhere else. Vandy is paying him well and the situation at State is going to be a little tough going in the beginning for whoever takes over.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

Ha! Not unless you desire to be on probation with us...All kidding aside I really think that the Vanderbilt coach has done an amazing job. I am sure most people here already know about his relationship with Yow and all that stuff. I hope that you guys can find a good one. This stuff is always hard leaving some percentage unhappy.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

— Posted by WolfPackInTheHizzouse

Ha! Not unless you desire to be on probation with us...All kidding aside I really think that the Vanderbilt coach has done an amazing job. I am sure most people here already know about his relationship with Yow and all that stuff. I hope that you guys can find a good one. This stuff is always hard leaving some percentage unhappy.

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

— Posted by dougsand

His name is Bobby Petrino, and he's about to own the NC recruiting trail!

I've always been a Pack fan but let's be realistic here. O'Brien beat UNC consistently but the level of talent went down every year and he lost way too many close games due to his conservative style. He's the type of coach that can win 7 games every year but never an ACC championship.

The only reason I'm not happy about this decision is because it will be difficult to get a better coach to come to Raleigh.

In brief, kato was on-the-money wrt TOBy's precarious situation all along. Homers failed to see it, but credit Yow for acknowledging his mediocrity (and the negativity tied to the ill-advised move to kick RW to the curb).

i guess gotFIRED will be the next out the door at state! all these expectations from state football program and basketball program it does what always does fade away into the nights! can you say state sports are OVERRATED?

lmao i knew they were gonna fire him when they lost to my heels debbie yow mise well get used to it the wolfpack are always going to be the blacksheep here in north carolina because unc and duke will always be ontop! now lets see how bad state is next year in football! go heels!